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How far is Watertown, SD, from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Watertown (Watertown Regional Airport) is 2272 miles / 3656 kilometers / 1974 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Watertown Regional Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Watertown

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kangerlussuaq to Watertown. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2271.844 miles
  • 3656.179 kilometers
  • 1974.179 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 2266.389 miles
  • 3647.399 kilometers
  • 1969.438 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Kangerlussuaq to Watertown?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Watertown Regional Airport is 4 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Watertown generates about 249 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 249 kilograms equals 548 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Watertown

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY).

Airport information

Origin Kangerlussuaq Airport
City: Kangerlussuaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: SFJ
ICAO Code: BGSF
Coordinates: 67°0′43″N, 50°42′41″W
Destination Watertown Regional Airport
City: Watertown, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ATY
ICAO Code: KATY
Coordinates: 44°54′50″N, 97°9′16″W